What are the best practices for database locking?

What are the best practices for database locking?

Best practices for database locking include using the appropriate isolation levels, minimizing lock duration, and avoiding deadlocks.

Can you explain the different isolation levels?

Sure! The main isolation levels are Read Uncommitted, Read Committed, Repeatable Read, and Serializable. Each level balances consistency and performance differently.

How can I minimize lock duration?

To minimize lock duration, keep transactions short, avoid user interaction during transactions, and use efficient queries.

What are deadlocks and how can I avoid them?

Deadlocks occur when two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks. You can avoid them by ensuring a consistent order of resource access.